OCTOBER 2014

[Luna222 246]

@@Shadow427 So jealous lol. I liked my surgeon, she was great...but I probably won't see her again, ever. Funny thing, I was talking to my sister in law earlier about the PA. She asked how old she was, I said, I'm not sure, she seems young. So said, look her up on Facebook, maybe it will say her age. Sooo....I looked her up. And sure enough, she's a couple of years younger than me, so she's about 32. And guess what else....I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH HER!!!! Anyone that knows me, knows I hated my hs...most kids came from wealthy families and we're stuck up and mean. Her sister was in my graduating class...she was one of the wealthy stuck up families! Lol, I KNEW there was a reason I didn't like this girl! So crazy!

I haven't been to a support group since November. I am wondering if maybe that will help some. The one with the Rn is probably the better one

[misstvb 248]

I won't see my surgeon again either. Once surgery was done I was handed over to the nurse practitioner. I didn't mind as I thought my doctor was kind of smarmy.

I had my labs done prior to my follow up but it was my primary that ordered them. I was very happy I had them though due to the issues with exhaustion I was having.

Speaking of that, it seems like the extra Vitamins are working. I feel like a normal functioning person again. Even did zumba yesterday. Zumba taught me I can't salsa. It was a bit humilating.

I think I'm rambling. ... but I have one more thing.

A gf came over tonight and picked up all my remaining old clothes. My closet is cleaned out of size 24, 22 and 20. She was a little upset that the larger sizes fit her. I felt bad because i totally understood what she was feeling. I've walked in those shoes for so long. We talked about bypass and the ups and downs. It certainly is a roller coaster ride but im finally to a point that I'm happy I did it.

sleep well gladiators. I hope we all wake up a little lighter.

[misstvb 248]

Hello Everyone

You all are such a FABULOUS SUPPORTIVE Group. I don't post often, but I try to get in here and see what everyone is up to. You all are looking AMAZING!! I have learned so much in this group. I had a horrible stall that seemed to last for weeks. I saw a post and I can't remember who posted but it recommended increasing Protein above the required amount according to your pre surgery weight. Whoever posted that, you are my SHERO!! It has made a world of difference for me. I increased Protein last week and the scale has moved 7 pds!!!! I also had my 6 month appt yesterday. I am now down 105 pds. I have quite a way to go because when I started this journey I was 330 pds. I'm feeling awesome and I am so encouraged by each of you. Thanks for sharing your stories, highs and lows they are greatly appreciated. Here is a pic of me pre surgery and yesterday at the Dr. yesterday.

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You look amazing.

[Beni 1,484]

Loved all the photos and updates. So cute. I am so happy you are all doing so well.

[Beni 1,484]

Now back in the saddle trying to wrestle the stupid never ending stall. I have lost 1.2 pounds in the past month. Not fun. But I do love my hipbones. They poke out in the most silly way and I too had forgotten I had those.

[amylynns 802]

@ShonIsLove---amazing before and after pictures!!!! You look amazing girl!!!

I wish I knew how to make the before/after pictures all in one shot like that?? Although the only full body shot I took of myself before is the morning of surgery.

[amylynns 802]

@Luna222---That sucks your PA is such a winch!! And then to top it off, you went to HS with her?? Oh my goodness!! I really do like my PA, although she is a very tiny, petite lady, she's very supportive and tough when she needs to be. She is 7 months pregnant now though, and has a VERY large baby belly!! So cute though, she was huffing and puffing and apologizing for it, LOL. Now she knows what us big girls felt like when we couldn't breath!

I've gone to just about every support group meeting. (we have them once a month) I really do get a lot of good feedback from people and now that I'm 6 months out, I feel like I can really help those either in the before surgery stage, or early stages. My surgeon was actually at the last one, LOVED seeing him!! And I was answering a lot of his questions, so he kept coming back to me, asking my point of view on things when the newbies would ask questions.

I just looked at next month's topic: Dressing for your new body! Just what I need, although I'm getting better, with my daughter's insistence, LOL!

[amylynns 802]

Just updated my ticker, but it's not showing up yet.....2 pounds away from being in the 160's. Holy crap! 11 pounds from goal. WHAT????

[joankrie 126]

Wow!! Outstanding..I'm sure it feels very surreal. My weight is slowing declining. Total weight loss 105lbs! 55 more to go. Im able to shop in the "normal" size shops, but I find myself doubting the clothes will fit, and they do. I literally have to remind myself that I dont need to shop in Plus sections.. very odd thay my body is adjusting, but my mind isnt. Anybody else going thru this?

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

So my vacation was wonderful and my boyfriend ran an incredible 2:57:27 marathon at the Boston Marathon. I jokingly had said I am going to gain 5 pounds being away from home. I was joking, I knew we would be walking a lot and figured it would balance any extra calories I eat. well.....we got home and I had gained 3.8 pounds!! then I did all shakes and Water yesterday, checked this morning....I gained another .6......I am freaking out!! this puts me back to being in the Overweight category and not loosing 100 pounds..... I feel like my goals that I celebrated accomplishing were all lies.

I want to be back where I was last week so bad. I am doing shakes and Water again, I don't know what else to do......

[amylynns 802]

@joankrie--Yes, it's so hard to wrap our heads around that fact! I automatically go towards the plus section, even tried on a plus size dress, SWAM in it, LOL!

It was liberating to get rid of all my plus size clothes! But yet, that little spot in my head said, "But what if you need these again?" NO!! I will NOT need these again!!

We've lost weight so quickly, it's like our brains need time to catch up to it all!

[ShonIsLove 64]

@@joankrie Thank you so much. I understand about buying clothes. My Husband has told me a couple of times that I need to buy smaller sizes. I've been in plus sizes so long, it's hard to grasp that I can wear anything other than those.

[amylynns 802]

@PinkPolkadot619---Focus on your protein!!

You might be carrying some Water weight too, from traveling! Give yourself a few days and then weigh again.

[amylynns 802]

And that's awesome your boyfriend did so great!!! What an accomplishment!! I LOVE your pics you posted too!!! The last year pic compared to this year was amazing!!!

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

@@amylynns

Thank you. I know I have to keep looking at my pictures to remind myself how far I have come. I was on my period while we were gone too so maybe that has something to do with it. My bf has lost over 100 pounds also so he knows how I feel. He does wonderful and encouraging me and helping me to get up and get moving. I was defiantly still getting my Protein in, but I was also getting all the other fun foods in :-(

Thank you for your encouragement. I know in my head, but my emotions get sad.